THE SELLER’S JOURNAL
A more confident
next move.
Practical guides for every stage: choosing your agent, preparing your home, arranging viewings and considering offers.
SELLER’S
JOURNAL.01
SELLER’S GUIDE · 1 MIN READ
How to choose an estate agent in Scotland
A practical checklist for assessing local experience, marketing and the complete cost of selling.
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JOURNAL.02
SELLER’S GUIDE · 4 MIN READ
What to ask at a property valuation
Take these questions to your appointment and leave with a clearer picture of your options.
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JOURNAL.03
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Getting your home ready to sell: where to spend your time
A practical way to prioritise cleaning, small repairs and presentation without taking on an unnecessary renovation.
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JOURNAL.04
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Assessing estate agent fees: look at the whole proposal
Understand what is included, when you pay and which questions make different fee proposals easier to review.
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JOURNAL.05
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
The Scottish Home Report: a seller’s starting guide
What the Home Report contains and how to prepare for the questions it can raise during your sale.
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JOURNAL.06
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Property photographs that help buyers understand your home
Prepare rooms, plan the image order and check the details that matter before your listing goes live.
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JOURNAL.07
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Preparing for viewings without putting life on hold
Build a simple viewing routine and turn buyer feedback into useful next steps.
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JOURNAL.08
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Assessing offers in Scotland: more than the headline price
Consider timing, conditions and the buyer’s position alongside price, with your solicitor guiding the legal decisions.
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JOURNAL.09
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Not getting viewings? How to review your property marketing
Use enquiry data, presentation and comparable evidence to decide what to change next.
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JOURNAL.10
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling a rural or island home: brief your agent well
Help buyers understand the practical details of a rural or island property before they travel to view it.
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JOURNAL.11
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Downsizing your home: plan the life you want next
Start with your future routines, then make a practical plan for space, belongings and the sale.
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JOURNAL.12
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
When should you put your home on the market?
Choose a launch date around preparation, local evidence and your own circumstances rather than a universal “best month”.
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JOURNAL.13
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling an empty home: keep it cared for between viewings
Organise access, regular checks and presentation when nobody is living at the property.
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JOURNAL.14
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling your home from a distance: organise the people and paperwork
Keep decisions, access and communication clear when you cannot be at the property regularly.
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JOURNAL.15
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
What should your estate agent’s weekly update include?
Ask for a short, useful progress report that connects activity, buyer feedback and the next action.
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JOURNAL.16
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Checking your property brochure before it goes live
Review the words, floor plan and practical information that buyers use to decide whether to view.
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JOURNAL.17
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Decluttering before a sale without losing what matters
Make rooms easier to use and photograph while giving important possessions the attention they deserve.
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JOURNAL.18
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Gardens, entrances and outdoor spaces: prepare the first impression
Make the approach and outdoor areas clear, usable and consistent with the rest of your property presentation.
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JOURNAL.19
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling with pets: make viewings calmer for everyone
Plan appointments, pet care and access so viewings work for your household and visiting buyers.
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JOURNAL.20
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Moving-day preparation: the practical handover checklist
Organise belongings, access and essential information before the last boxes leave the house.
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JOURNAL.21
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling while working from home: a practical viewing routine
Keep your working day running while giving buyers time and space to explore your property.
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JOURNAL.22
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Selling with children: keeping family routines manageable
Prepare for photographs and viewings without expecting your family home to stay permanently spotless.
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JOURNAL.23
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Winter viewings: make your home easy to explore
Prepare lighting, entrances and indoor spaces for shorter days and changeable Scottish weather.
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JOURNAL.24
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Floor plans: what sellers should check before publication
Check room labels, layout and measurements so buyers can understand the home before they visit.
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JOURNAL.25
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Video tours: prepare your home for a useful walkthrough
Help viewers understand the layout while keeping the video accurate and protecting personal details.
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JOURNAL.26
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Buyer questions: build a useful information pack
Organise factual answers about your home and know when to pass a question to your selling team.
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JOURNAL.27
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Accessibility at viewings: plan a more useful visit
Give buyers clear access information and make reasonable practical arrangements before their appointment.
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JOURNAL.28
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Coordinating a sale when several people need to agree
Organise shared decisions, feedback and communication so your selling team receives clear instructions.
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JOURNAL.29
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
Second viewings: help buyers investigate the details
Use a return visit to answer outstanding questions without assuming an offer is guaranteed.
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JOURNAL.30
SELLER’S GUIDE · 2 MIN READ
After a viewing: turning feedback into sensible decisions
Separate useful patterns from individual preferences before changing your home or marketing.
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